Hooked on Science

Julija Cubins
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It's hard to keep up with research going on in the world. Is that article you see on your newsfeed legit? Or is it just click bait? Every other Thursday, join Julija Cubins, a doctoral student and life-long lover of science, as she interviews expert guests who are conducting interesting and impactful research. Whether you're already hooked on science or you just want something to talk about at lunch tomorrow, this is the podcast for you.

  1. Weed Science with Ethan Ley

    12/09/2021

    Weed Science with Ethan Ley

    In this episode, Julija talks with Ethan Ley, a Master's student studying Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota, about his weed science research (not THAT kind of weed). They chat about the importance of managing weeds in agricultural systems, what happens to herbicides over time, and some of the innovations that have come about because of weeds! Listen to Episode 10: Winter Oilseed Breeding with Dr. Katherine Frels to learn more about camelina Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!) **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    45 min
  2. Octopus Behavior with Meghan Holst

    10/28/2021

    Octopus Behavior with Meghan Holst

    In this episode, Julija chats with Meghan Holst, a PhD student studying sharks and octopuses. They settles the debate over whether its octopuses or octopi, chat about what octopuses do with all those arms, and the some of the challenges of studying animals. Check out Meghan on Twitter or Instagram Listen to Sharkpedia on Apple Podcasts Spotify Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!) **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    57 min
  3. Biomedical Engineering with Emily Schafer

    10/14/2021

    Biomedical Engineering with Emily Schafer

    In this episode, Julija chats with Emily Schafer, a PhD student studying biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. Learn about how polymers are everywhere, what it's like having bottles of neurotransmitters laying around, and the challenges of communicating science through podcasting! Check out Julija's episode of In the Spotlight on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow Emily on Twitter Check out In the Spotlight on Twitter Learn more about Northwestern's Science Policy Outreach Taskforce on their website Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!!) **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    50 min
  4. Bonus: Cryoseismology with Celeste Labedz

    09/24/2021 · BONUS

    Bonus: Cryoseismology with Celeste Labedz

    In this episode, Julija revisits her conversation with Celeste Labedz, a PhD candidate studying geophysics at the California Institute of Technology. Julija and Celeste chat about cryoseismology, how you can learn more about glaciers from seismic data, and how that data can be used to further knowledge of other glaciers! Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!!) Follow Celeste on Twitter or Instagram Check out Celeste's first Hooked on Science episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where you get your podcasts! Listen to Julija's Planthropology episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where you get your podcasts! **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    18 min
  5. Water Conservation with Dr. Vikram Baliga

    09/10/2021

    Water Conservation with Dr. Vikram Baliga

    In this episode, Julija chats with Dr. Vikram Baliga, who you may know from Planthrolopology, about his PhD research on urban landscape water conservation and a whole bunch about water in general. They talk about why there should be a scale for when there's too much water, how crops can spontaneously combust, and whether clickbait is the best way to communicate scientific information... we could probably just call this one story time with Vikram. Read the episode transcript here Listen to Planthropology on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout Follow Planthropology on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram or find Vikram on TikTok! Check out the Texas Tech Greenhouse social media on Facebook and Instagram Read more about the research featured in this episode: - Behaviors, attitudes, and technologies influencing urban landscape water conservation in the Texas High Plains **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    41 min
  6. The Sociology of Tinder with Maria Stoicescu

    08/26/2021

    The Sociology of Tinder with Maria Stoicescu

    In this episode, we learn all about modern dating culture. Julija chats with Maria Stoicescu, a PhD student studying sociology at the University of Bucharest, about her research on Tinder. They chat about how dating apps have shifted the culture around dating and relationships and how factors like gender and use of a bio contribute to continued Tinder use and frustration. Trigger warning for sexual violence between 21:25 and 22:48. Read the episode transcript here Rate the show on Apple Podcasts here Read more about the research featured in this episode: - Social impact of online dating platforms. A case study on tinder - Perils of digital intimacy. A classification framework for privacy, security, and safety risks on dating apps **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    42 min
  7. Seismology with Celeste Labedz

    08/13/2021

    Seismology with Celeste Labedz

    Welcome back, to kick off season two we're all about good vibrations! In this episode, Julija chats with Celeste Labedz, a PhD candidate studying geophysics at the California Institute of Technology, about her seismology research. They chat a little about seismology in natural environments, a whole lot about the noise that humans make, and how that has shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the episode transcript here Rate the show on Apple Podcasts here Follow Celeste on Twitter or Instagram Read more about the research featured in this episode:      -Global quieting of high-frequency seismic noise due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures      -Quiet Anthropocene, quiet Earth **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    29 min
  8. Bonus: Open Science with Dustin Haraden

    05/26/2021 · BONUS

    Bonus: Open Science with Dustin Haraden

    It's a bonus episode! In this mini episode, Julija talks with Dustin Haraden again, but this time they focus on the conversation surrounding Open science and some of the issues of reproducing scientific research. Listen as they talk about paranormal research, printers uprising, and all the opinions that Dustin's dog has about Open science. Listen to Julija's episode of Dustin's podcast (now renamed Revise and Resubmit) on science communication here. If you want to learn more about what Dustin's doing, check out his full Hooked on Science episode or visit his Twitter or Website! Do you have questions after listening to this episode? Have a suggestion for a future guest or topic? Submit them here!  **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javier Suarez and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

    21 min
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It's hard to keep up with research going on in the world. Is that article you see on your newsfeed legit? Or is it just click bait? Every other Thursday, join Julija Cubins, a doctoral student and life-long lover of science, as she interviews expert guests who are conducting interesting and impactful research. Whether you're already hooked on science or you just want something to talk about at lunch tomorrow, this is the podcast for you.

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  • Creator
    Julija Cubins
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 855295
  • Show Website
    Hooked on Science